Chapter 16 Two moons had passed and Lionpaw was now called Lionstep and Thornpaw was called Thornheart. Silverpaw was so happy for her friend and Lionpaw had said that he was going to be the best Warrior he could be. Violetpool had stared very fondly at her two kits and Silverpaw was so excited for her mother to stare at her like that. Dewpelt had said that she would become a Warrior soon enough. It was morning and the warriors were gathering by Spottedfern for there assignments. "Dewpelt can you take Silverpaw Lionstep and Morningflower on a border patrol. Dewpelt nodded his head and he gathered his patrol and began to head for the entrance. "This will be fun. Lionstep purred and looked at Silverpaw."You are going to make one energetic Warrior. Silverpaw stared at him and saw that he was teasing. "Yeah well your to quiet! Silverpaw began to purr and Morning flower looked at them and she began to laugh. Dewpelt stared at his patrol and he made a funny face. "If you guys don't stop purring we are going to be known as Purringclan. Dewpelt headed into the forest. Silverpaw was walking towards the border when she smelled Meadowclan. It was faint but it was on Rainclan territory."Meadowclan is nearby! Dewpelt spun around and sniffed the air. "They are on our territory. Just then Lionstep Began walking towards a ash tree. "They came this way. The patrol followed the sent and as they moved it grew stronger and stronger. "Silverpaw go and get more warriors! Dewpelt spoke in a very low voice. Silverpaw nodded and ran to camp. No clan was going to go onto Rainclan territory without them realizing it. "Rainclan is in our territory! Silverpaw yelled. Otterstar came out of his den and stared at her."Where? They are by the Ash trees. Otterstar's raspy voice called to his clan. Silverpaw knew that the leader was weak and he would probably lose a life to this sickness. Violetpool, Thornheart, Stoneclaw, Frostglaze and Frogleap go with Silverpaw and chase any Meadowclan cats. All the warriors and Silverpaw ran towards the ash trees. When they reached it Dewpelt looked at the warriors and nodded his head towards the battle training clearing. "There are at least six of them. Stoneclaw hissed. "Silverpaw looked at Dewpelt."We need to chase them off. Dewpelt nodded."We will surround them and attack from all sides. He looked at all the warriors."But we are not going to kill any of them! Silverpaw was beside Lionstep and Frogleap and she could she one familiar face that she hated. At the head of the patrol of the Meadowclans cats Hawkglide sat."All right Goosepaw you and Milkyfur can hunt over there with Doveshine and me Ivyleaf and Gorsetail will hunt by the stream. Just then Silverpaw heard Dewpelts Screech."Attack! He howled and Silverpaw lunged at what she assumed was Goosepaw. The apprentice was startled and he was clumsy. Silverpaw lashed her claws across his muzzle and blood splattered the grass. Goosepaw bolted towards the border howling. Then Silverpaw Saw Hawkglide pinning Lionstep. Rage filled Silverpaw's body and she lunged herself at him. She jumped on his back and started clawing at his spine."Hawkglide howled. He shoved Silverpaw off and Lionstep slid from under him. Hawkglide saw he was out numbered and he screeched."Meadowclan retreat! The Meadowclan cats bolted for the border and disappeared. Silverpaw looked in satisfaction and thought to herself. I will let no cat cross our border and get away with it because this is Rainclan.
